\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t Summer it\u2019s starting to cool down, but that doesn\u2019t mean you should. Our lineup of recommendations for this weekend ranges from country line dancing at ICANA to cosmic installations at the Galileo Galilei Planetarium, including open-air cinema and major live shows.\u00a0<\/p>\n
You can reminisce about The Police songs with original guitarist Andy Summers, revel in themed dining inspired by Wong Kar-wai, or dance cumbia at the rhythm of Villa Diamante under the stars. Or, as we strongly recommend, all of the above.<\/p>\n
Vermouth & Live Country Music at ICANA February 27, 7:30 p.m.
\nICANA (Maip\u00fa 672, CABA)<\/p>\n
Baigorria String Band at ICANA US-Argentine Cultural Institute ICANA is sending summer off country-style \u2014 vermouth in hand, boots on the floor and bluegrass in the air \u2014 with La Baigorria String Band bringing high-energy fiddles, banjos and that unmistakable Appalachian groove to downtown Buenos Aires. Expect foot-tapping rhythms, tight harmonies and a country line dance session that\u2019s more fun than formal, led by Beatriz Pazo\u2019s Line Dance Club. Feel free to dress the part \u2014 jeans, boots, a flannel if you\u2019ve got one \u2014 but no pressure. You can country your own way.<\/p>\n
Tickets and details are available on ICANA\u2019s website and social media.<\/p>\n
Festival Planetario 2026\u00a0 February 28, 1 p.m.
\nGalileo Galilei Planetarium, Av. General Sarmiento and Belisario Rold\u00e1n, inside the Tres de Febrero Park<\/p>\n
Galileo Galilei Planetarium The Buenos Aires sky has its own plans: the Festival Planetario 2026 at Planetario Galileo Galilei will blend science and art, starting at 1 p.m. Both inside and outside will offer immersive shows about the universe, an interactive installation on the dome and live music mixing tango and mathematica in a hypnotic combination.<\/p>\n
The lineup includes a science masterclass by Guggenheim scholar and former Herald writer Diego Golombek as well as telescope observation (subject to weather and visibility conditions) Some of the activities are free of charge, although seats are limited to 250 people. Tickets are required for the immersive shows, and will be available for online purchasing starting on February 25 at noon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Argentina, 1985 at Parque de la Memoria February 28 \u2014 6:30 p.m.
\nParque de la Memoria \u2014 Av. Costanera Rafael Obligado 6745
\nFree admission<\/p>\n
Argentina, 1985 In the context of their Cinema Under the Stars series, the Memorial Site Parque de la Memoria organized a free screening of Santiago Mitre\u2019s Oscar nominated film Argentina, 1985, which depicts the story behind Argentina\u2019s landmark Trial of the Military Juntas.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The event is also part of the exhibit \u201cYour Honors, Never Again \u2014 From the Trial of the Juntas to the Present Day\u201d,\u00a0 which taps into the way Argentine society\u2019s efforts to rebuild truth and seek justice for crimes against humanity perpetrated by the military dictatorship.<\/p>\n
Wong Kar-wai menu at Tony Wu February 26 to March 1
\nTony Wu Cantina China (Loyola 851)<\/p>\n
Tony Wu Cantina China Cinephile streaming platform and distributor MUBI is premiering Chinese filmmaker Wong Kar-wai\u2019s new series Blossoms Shanghai. The oniric, neon-filled and colorful visual style of the renowned director (who shot his 1997 groundbreaking film Happy Together in Buenos Aires three decades ago) was a strong influence for Chinese restaurant Tony Wu, one of the hottest recent openings in Villa Crespo. The self-described canteen will be serving four off-menu dishes, while MUBI will offer patrons a 30-day free subscription to its platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The off-menu choices include a Shanghai Shengjian Bao, Cu Chao M\u00edan Shanghai Noodles,\u00a0 a shareable fish dish called Songshu Guiyu and Mango Tres Leches with tapioca pearls for dessert. Reservations can be made through Woki.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Egypt in Buenos Aires\u00a0 Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. \/ Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
\nBuenos Aires Fine Arts Museum (Av. del Libertador 1473)
\nFree admission<\/p>\n
The National Museum of Fine Arts has extended its amazing egyptology exhibition \u201cScience and Fantasy: Egyptology and Egyptophilia in Argentina\u201d, a display that explores the presence of ancient Egypt in Argentine culture and our country\u2019s interest in the ancient civilization.<\/p>\n
Featuring more than 180 pieces, all together for the first time in Argentina, the Temporary Exhibitions Pavilion displays authentic sarcophagi, papyri, statuettes, funerary masks, figurines, casts of sphinxes and busts, vases, amulets, and stones carved with hieroglyphs. Also on display will be a vast collection of documents, books, magazines, posters, and photographs.<\/p>\n
Call The Police March 1, 8.30 p.m.
\nND Teatro (Paraguay 918)
\nAdmission AR$ 90,000-145,000<\/p>\n
World-famous guitarist Andy Summers celebrates the tenth anniversary of the band that plays his songs of The Police. The rock trio includes famed Brazilian musicians Joao Barone (from Paralamas) in drums and Rodrigo Santos (from Bar\u00e3o Vermelho). The setlist features hits \u201cEvery Breath You Take\u201d, \u201cMessage in a Bottle\u201d,\u00a0 and \u201cRoxanne\u201d.<\/p>\n
Tickets for the first show on February 27 are sold-out but you can still make it to the March 1st show.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jason Mraz at Gran Rex February 27, 8.30 p.m.
\nTeatro Gran Rex (Av. Corrientes 857)
\nAdmission AR$ 95,000-140,000<\/p>\n
Two-time Grammy winner American singer-songwriter and guitarist returns to Argentina after ten years, with an intimate show that includes all his major hits.<\/p>\n
Villa Diamante: For the Love of Dance February. 21, 7 p.m. to midnight
\nAche Paraje
\nFree admission<\/p>\n
Villa Diamante DJ and producer Villa Diamante brings Por Amor al Baile back for a summer evening dedicated to dancing and discovering new sounds. Known for blending digital cumbia, hip-hop and electronic music, the founder of Zizek Club remains a key figure in the region\u2019s mashup scene.<\/p>\n
Right next to Buenos Aires\u2019 Law School and a few steps from the H subway line station Facultad de Derecho, Villa Diamante will be hosting a pretty chill, cumbia-dancing evening outdoors, also featuring Juanelo and La Chavy DJ\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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